Cincinnati Christian University is available to students who request assistance in resolving a concern with another individual or a matter of importance which is not covered by existing policies such as housing policies, alcohol/drugs, criminal activity, etc. CCU is committed to address and resolve the concern as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Informal Student Advocacy Response

In some circumstances, it may be possible to resolve an advocacy request through dialogue between the involved parties. When reasonable and appropriate, students are encouraged to pursue this option as an initial step toward conflict resolution. In situations where this option might prove harmful to one or more individuals, or when the Informal Response proves ineffective, students should pursue the Formal Student Advocacy protocol.

Formal Student Advocacy Response

A formal student advocacy request may be lodged by completing and submitting a CCU Formal Student Advocacy Request Form to the Student Services Office. Responsibility for student advocacy reviews and responses will be based on the specific nature of the complaint:

1. Fellow Students: Student advocacy requests focused on a fellow student will be reviewed and addressed by the Student Services department. The CCU Student Advocacy Request Form will be directed to the Director of Student Services.

2. Faculty Members: Student advocacy requests focused on faculty members will be reviewed and addressed by the relevant Academic Dean (See Appeals and Special Requests in the Academic Catalog).

3. Staff, Administration, or Vendors: Student advocacy requests focused on staff, administration, or vendors will be reviewed and addressed by the Human Resources department or the appropriate administrative office. The CCU Student Advocacy Request Form will be directed to the Director of Human Resources in most cases.

4. Sexual Misconduct: Victims of sexual assault should immediately seek medical attention, alert law enforcement, and contact a Campus Security Authority (A CSA as defined by CCU includes: Campus Security, Director of Student Services, Dean of Men or Women, Title IX Coordinator, University administrators, Faculty, Hall Coordinator, or a Resident Assistant). Student Advocacy Requests focused on any form of sexual misconduct including, but not limited to, sexual harassment or assault will be reviewed and addressed according to the Student Discipline Procedures in the CCU Student Handbook. In such cases, the CCU Student Advocacy Request Form will be directed to the CCU Title IX Coordinator.